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Cox Ferrari Dino Restoration

This is a restoration I did a while back, but it has been waiting for its reworked motor.......motor finally finished, so, now it is complete.

It started as a somewhat well used version, and other than the rollbar, and rear taillight lenses, it uses stock parts......well I did replace the plastic grills with mesh.

Cheers
Chris Walker

The chassis was well oxidised, and needed a clean up....after a good scrub, it was given a light coat of Tamiya Light gun metal (I took these pics. outside on a cloudy/dark day. and the chassis colour is lighter than it appears)......not original I know, but much better than its previous condition, and, the dreaded oxidation will not come back. The rear bushings were replaced with Slick 7 3/16 x 1/8 oilites, again, not original, but they really transform the car.

The motor, (original and correct) now has a drillblank shaft, new Kirkwood comm, mild 80 x 31 wind, arm balance, shimmed magnets, soldered in can bushing, and new brushes/springs.

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I have a Cox GT40 awaiting salvation and was thinking of clear coating the chassis after cleaning up the corrosion, but that gun metal paint looks cool and has the advantage of covering up some of the rougher bits of magnesium.

Old23

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I have a Cox GT40 awaiting salvation and was thinking of clear coating the chassis after cleaning up the corrosion, but that gun metal paint looks cool and has the advantage of covering up some of the rougher bits of magnesium.

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Hi Stewart, Make sure you use the "light" gun metal (TS42) from Tamiya.........you will get less flack from the purists........the correct hue is "pink" and can be duplicated by using a clear coat with just a hint of candy apple red mixed in. As you mentioned, my chassis had a couple of rough bits that the light gun metal disguised.

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Nice restoration Chris. I'm working on one of my own which is missing a lot more pieces. Had to fabricate an interior dash from an old monogram kit. What did you use for tail lights? Mine are missing as well.

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Hi Bill, I used MV model railroad lenses.........they (MV) make lenses in all kinds of sizes and colours, and while a touch expensive, they are by far the best choice for an accurate looking lens. I have used them for dashboard warning lights, headlights, and taillights......worth the extra cost.